USA is a community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another through academic experiences, research and service that advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. South encourages creativity and discovery by linking experiential learning to real-world applications.
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South is a place where students discover and strengthen their passions, find their career paths, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
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College is an exciting time for you and your student, and we want to help you navigate through making your decision and finding resources for your student. Our website offers connections to assist you with admissions and financial aid, directions and scheduling a visit, and housing and dining options.
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Throw up your J and join us! As a member of the National Alumni Association, you adding value to your degree and support the many programs offered by the Association. Your membership gives back to USA, sets the foundation for the future, and entitles you to great benefits.
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A South education allows students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. Our faculty are dedicated to helping students reach their maximum potential. And with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, South provides plenty of avenues for discovery.
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USA researchers are problem-solvers and pioneers, and our faculty often collaborate across disciplines. The outcomes are high-quality scholarship, global partnerships, new information and opportunities, the transformation of traditional disciplines, and innovations that benefit society.
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South’s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom. The Jaguars are a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, and our alumni have gone on to notable professional careers in baseball, basketball, golf and football.
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My philosophy of education is simple. I want my students to be passionate about teaching
ALL students, including those with disabilities. I want them to understand that ALL
children can learn and that we have not done our jobs as teachers if our students
do not learn. Learning should be a fun process for all involved. In addition, I want
my students to appreciate the role that research plays in their work as a teacher
and as a professional. They should research and evaluate the effectiveness of their
work with their students. They should turn to the professional research literature
to find the strategies that will best work with each student. Finally, I want my students
to be advocates for the students they teach as well as for their families.

I am involved with Alabama’s Early Intervention System at the local and state levels.
I consult with families of children with disabilities, other professionals serving
children with disabilities and their families, as well as the public schools. I provide
professional development to early interventionists and child care professionals. I
serve on the board of directors of an organization that is developing an app to help
individuals with autism communicate more effectively. I also am Board President for
Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services an agency that provides Early Head Start services
in southwest Alabama.

I was born in Connecticut and grew up there and in different places in New York state.
As an adult I have lived in North Carolina, Baltimore, Nashville, the suburbs of Chicago,
and Mobile. I have been involved in the education of children with disabilities for
over 25 years. I have been the Associate Director of an early intervention program
in Chicago and a member of the faculty at USA for 20 years. I have been involved on
state and federal research and personnel preparation grants throughout my career.